riverfront

noun

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as in riverside

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Recent Examples of riverfront Neighborhoods to Know The Peninsula The Peninsula is a rapidly developing riverfront district anchored by The Junto, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and Franklinton’s arts scene. — Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 The HartBeat local music festival has been merged with a food truck festival to become HartBeats and Eats, a three-day affair on the riverfront. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 With its headland position, boatshed, launching ramp and formal gardens, the estate gives riverfront living the weight of inheritance. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Expect crowds here, and also on the San Lázaro riverfront behind. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for riverfront
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverfront
  1. riverside
  2. waterfront
  3. riverbank
  4. oceanfront
  5. shorefront
Noun
  • Come the weekend, the riverside has recently been closed to traffic, and packed full of food stalls and souvenir sellers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • Some residents argue the levee belongs to riverside property owners, while others say levee encroachments conflict with plans for the Sacramento River Parkway.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of riverside
Noun
  • An upscale waterfront option in Belmont with a scenic setting and a menu focused on contemporary American cuisine, seafood and steaks.
    — Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Google is snatching up more office space in the South Florida metropolis, just as its cofounders are buying million-dollar mansions right on the waterfront.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Definition of waterfront
Noun
  • One of the children, a boy wrapped only in a towel, fled the riverbank in a panic and ascended to the road as the adults were drowning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • More than 840 of the 2,500 aboard died, many of them trapped inside the vessel as water poured in when the ship tipped over just a few feet from the riverbank.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of riverbank
Noun
  • With more than 1,500 stylish rooms and suites, including lavish specialty and presidential accommodations, the iconic oceanfront resort seamlessly blends timeless glamour with modern luxury.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • Five restaurants, a cafe, oceanfront grill, and Preferred Club Lounge comprise both casual and dressier options and serve up a mix of local and international cuisine.
    — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of oceanfront
Noun
  • And both suggested staying at the shorefront Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, which is among the nicer properties in the area.
    — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
  • The shorefront is lined with some 400 buildings, including high-rise hotels and villas that can accommodate around 20,000 guests, according to North Korean state media.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 5 July 2025
Definition of shorefront

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“Riverfront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverfront. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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